The Montana Catholic Conference

The Montana Catholic Conference serves as the public policy branch of the Catholic Church in Montana, and the liaison for Montana’s Roman Catholic bishops with state and federal government. Inspired by Scripture and Catholic social teaching, the conference seeks to advocate for the weak and vulnerable and act as a catalyst for the transformation of society.

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MCC Social Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) non-profit working to educate Montanans about the dangers of CI-128, and encourage a Vote “No” on their November ballots. Find information and video testimonials at https://mcc-sa.org/.

A Sacred Institution

Christmas, more than any other time of the year, invites us to treasure the gift of family. Consider your favorite Christmas movies and the centrality of family to those stories—from “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “A Christmas Story” to “Elf” and even “Christmas...

Provide Tax Credits for Children

April 16, 2025 To: Montana House Taxation Committee From: Matthew C. Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of SB 321   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Montana Child Tax Credit

April 14, 2025 To: Montana Senate Taxation Committee From: Matthew C. Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 220   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Driving Privilege Cards

April 9, 2025 To: Montana Senate Judiciary Committee From: Matthew C. Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 275   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Criminalizing Charitable Service

April 1, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in opposition to HB 896   Madam Chair and members of the committee my name is Matt Brower. I serve as Executive Director...

Mandatory Reporting of Those Not Lawfully Present

April 3, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in opposition to HB 927   Madam Chair and members of the committee my name is Matt Brower. I serve as Executive Director...

Education Laws Related to Human Sexuality and Identity Instruction

February 18, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 471   Madam Chair and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower and I serve as the Executive...

Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide

February 26, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in opposition to HB 637   Madam Chair and committee my name is Matt Brower. I serve as Director of the Montana...

Birth Day Tax Credit

February 25, 2025 To: Montana House Taxation Committee From: Matthew C. Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 537   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

Create Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression Act

February 14, 2025 To: Montana House Judiciary Committee From: Matthew C. Brower, Executive Director of the Montana Catholic Conference Re: Testimony in support of HB 388   Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Matt Brower. I serve as the Executive...

All believers are called to faithful citizenship, to become informed, active, and responsible participants in the political process. In their 1998 document, “Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics,” the U.S. Catholic bishops said, “We encourage all citizens, particularly Catholics, to embrace their citizenship not merely as a duty and privilege, but as an opportunity meaningfully to participate [more fully] in building the culture of life. Every voice matters in the public forum. Every vote counts.”